We booked this camp site without proper research and at the last minute. I imagine it's great if you have kids that want to make friends and roam free around the extensive site. I am sure it is right up a lot of peoples street in terms of a community feel, I got the impression that people had been going there a long time and had made friends with others there - this might be because of the number of permanent pitches.

So if you're after a safe, family friendly site for a get together, I'm sure you could do worse.

If you are looking for a rural getaway with a bit of walking, or a feeling of space and tranquility, this is not really the site for you. You can't really join any footpaths straight from the site, except for the footpath by the main road which runs along the side of the lake a mile or two in to Bala town itself.

I'd say it's jolly expensive too at around £24/night for a motorhome.

Facilities are very large and clean. Spot on.

All in all a pleasant enough spot, a bit pricey and v family orientated.

We've stayed at this site many times before. We were welcomed by Meg, who I believe to be the owner. She was friendly and helpful as always. We found the site, toilet, wash facilities etc spotless. The shop is well stocked with any bits you might have forgotten.

The primary appeal for us staying here is the immediate access on to Bala lake. Our party had an assortment of inflatables and a sailing dinghy and had a lovely time pottering around on the lake. The site is very laid back and relaxed - there has never been any issue with noise here.

If you are not into the water or complete relaxation then this is probably not the site for you as there is nothing else in the immediate vicinity. Bala is a couple of miles up the road and has shops, pubs, restaurants, cafe's and anything else you may need but I wouldn't say it's walking distance from the site.

Great location but views and ambiance spoilt by caravans been packed in like sardines for Bank holiday weekend. We were closely surrounded in all directions meaning little privacy and lots of noise. The toilet/shower facilities are good plenty of hot water and no queues, we loved the area especially Bala town, the waterfall, Bala Lake and Barmouth loads more to see which we didn't have time for. Small shop and play area definitely a site for groups and outdoor pursuits. Site boggy in places, no dog poo bins and poor lighting but I liked the location the lake was beautiful and clear. Need clear pitching rules and maybe marked and numbered pitches as the centre field was too packed in our opinion. Lots of groups cyclists and canoeists more of a family/group site, groups of scouts and guides there too.

We picked this site due to its proximity to home, the beautiful area and my partners interest in canoeing (and recently purchased canoe)

Booking was not a problem despite my getting the dates wrong and needing to amend.

On arrival the reception staff were really helpful and directed us to the nearest pitch to the shore for a grass caravan pitch, as requested. They continued to be friendly and helpful throughout our stay with lots of useful local information.

As per usual, as soon as the handbrake went on, our granddaughter cycled off to the park (she is 10 and the park seemed like a safe place for her to go to unaccompanied) and soon found a gaggle of friends to keep her company for our stay. Her review of the playground is very positive.

We had a dog in tow and although the dog field was not huge it served its purpose for early morning and evening 'needs'. Our Maisie was dog tired after the days events and needed nothing more!

Shower and toilet facilities great, lovely hot powerful showers, might have got a bit grassy at times especially later in the day when everyone had finished having fun on the lake, maybe a few mops and buckets would help so that folks could clean up after themselves.

Previous reviews have covered Bala which is a lovely little village. Half an hour or so's drive takes you to beautiful seaside towns - just check dog friendly before setting off with Fido.

We stayed for 9 nights. It got busier at the weekend but even so the site did not feel busy or full due to lovely big pitches. There was a lovely relaxed ambiance to the site with singles, couples and groups all happily enjoying themselves.

All in all a great site with a lovely feel, helpful and friendly staff. We met some lovely people, paddled by day and relaxed by warming fire in the evening. We will be back!

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